FAQ
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Why do IV drips seem so expensive?
IV drips have a higher cost due to the ingredients included in our drips, and the supplies invested in each drip (IV tubing, saline, IV needle, gloves, start kits, etc…). When you compare our prices at RRR IV Therapy to other major IV drip companies in the area, you will actually find we keep our costs lower since we keep our labor costs down. We make our prices as affordable as possible so that this is a luxury that is attainable to almost everyone.
Are IV drips safe?
For most people, IV hydration is safe! However, we still require (as do our regulatory boards) an intake assessment on every patient, which includes an annual Good Faith Examination by our nurse practitioner. Some companies charge for this requirement- we do not. Since it’s mandatory, we don’t think you should have to pay for this service. This is just to ensure that you do not have any conditions which would put you at risk, if you were to receive one of our infusion products. If you have an underlying chronic condition such as heart failure, advanced pulmonary disease/pulmonary hypertension, or kidney disease, we unfortunately cannot provide IV therapy due to the high risks involved for your health. There are other exceptions, but for most people, IV therapy is safe and helpful.
How long does an IV drip take?
Usually it takes about 45 minutes-60 minutes for an infusion to complete. For NAD+, it can take up to 4 hours to be safely completed, depending on the dosage involved. We want to keep you safe, so every individual is different, and we will titrate your drip to your individual response to effect.
Do you take insurance?
Unfortunately, IV hydration is not covered by insurance. We do however take credit card payments, and we can accept HSA and FSA cards for payment as well! (We can provide a receipt to provide to your HSA/FSA for reimbursement, but cannot make guarantees that they will reimburse, as every FSA/HSA is a little different).
How effective is IV therapy in comparison to vitamins I can take orally?
Vitamins you ingest via the GI tract are only about 15-20% absorbed, whereas when we infuse directly into you bloodstream, you are receiving 100% of the infusion directly into your vascular system. The benefits are obvious almost immediately for most individuals- many people can feel the effect right away!
How often can I get IV therapy?
Everyone is different, but many people can get IV therapy weekly!
Are there side effects from getting an IV?
Some people may experience a small bruise at the site of the IV, and some tenderness afterwards, but this can be normal. Sometimes an IV can feel like a little pinch going in. Our team has years of experience placing IVs in critically ill patients, so we are top notch at what we do, working to make the process as painless as possible for you, and we take our time to find the best site possible, to give you the best results possible.
Should I tip?
Our team gladly accepts tips, if you think that they have served you well! Placing an IV takes experience and skills. In healthcare, nurses help others every day and often don’t hear back
from a grateful patient. To know you are grateful, means a lot to them. So thank you, ahead of time 🙂